Formula E partners with Renault, releases new photos, video

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Renault has signed on to become a technical partner for the inaugural season of the Formula E series – a series for electric race cars – that is scheduled to debut in 2014.

In addition the announcement of the partnership with Renault on Wednesday, the Formula E series released new photos of the car design that will be used in the series.

“Renault has demonstrated a unique commitment to zero-emission mobility, with a range of four cars available for sale. Renault in Europe, and the Renault-Nissan Alliance worldwide, has gained a position of EV sales leader. Formula E is an exciting opportunity to demonstrate the excellence and the reliability of our EV solutions,” said Philippe Klein, executive vice president, corporate planning, product planning and programs of Renault Group. “We believe that motorsport is an efficient manner to promote the efficiency of new technologies, and we're eager to use that single-seater in FIA Formula E championship to show our technology is the best.”

Ten teams and 20 drivers have committed to the 2014 season. The races will take place on city streets. So far, cities in the fold for 2014 include Los Angeles and Miami in the U.S., along with London, Rome, Beijing, Putrujaya (Malaysia), Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro.

Below is a video of endurance driver Lucas di Grassi showing off a Formula E car in Los Angeles in April.